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Finders & Keepers
Whether you’re looking to explore the world of art or find a new
purchase, these exhibitions and galleries are all great places to start
1. Beverley Johnson at
West End House Gallery
Throughout June
Water Lane, Smarden TN27 8QB
The featured artist at West End House
Gallery for June will be printmaker
Beverley Johnson. Beverley lives and works
in Aylesford, and specialises in linocuts.
The acquisition of an original Albion
printing press proved to be a turning point
from which her printmaking practice has
developed and flourishes. Her prints are
often based in nature with a wonderfully
simple graphic feel to them.
westendhousegallery.co.uk
2. Graham Clarke at Up the
Garden Studio
Fri 16 – Sun 18 Jun, Fri 21 –
Sun 23 Jul, Fri 25 – Sun 27 Aug
& Fri 15 – Sun 17 Sep (11am-3pm)
Meadow View Road, Boughton
Monchelsea, Maidstone, ME17 4LF
A fascinating and characterful studio gallery,
Up The Garden Studio is a peek into the
heart and mind of local legend, Graham
Clarke. Inside, you’ll find a vast collection of
intricate and often hilarious limited edition
etchings, produced entirely by hand from
start to finish. You’ll see where the intriguing
process takes place and all the paraphernalia
involved, while browsing witty and
whimsical etchings, books, greetings cards
and posters. Graham is sometimes on hand
for a chat and if not his family will happily
welcome you and explain the copper-plate
etching process and share the stories behind
this huge collection of work.
grahamclarke.co.uk
3. Gaia by Luke Jerram comes
to Landmark Arts Centre
From 10 May
Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN
Luke Jerram’s monumental new Earth
artwork, Gaia, measures 7 metres across,
and hangs suspended in the Landmark’s
stunning historic space, slowly revolving
to the sound of a specially composed track
by Dan Jones. The exhibition will have
all sorts going on around it, including late
night openings, music concerts and family
activities, but the star of the show will
certainly be Gaia itself. With the help of
imagery from NASA’s Visible Earth series,
it offers a unique perspective on our home
planet, allowing us to see the Earth as if
from space as usually only astronauts can.
As a visual representation of the fragility
and beauty of the Earth, it inspires a feeling
of awe, a profound understanding of the
interconnectivity of life, and a sense of
responsibility for the environment.
landmarkartscentre.org
4. Wellness Expression
at Trew Art
Throughout July
11 The Parade, Claygate KT10 0PD
While not always easy to do, finding the
time for a break to explore galleries can
help lift our spirits. This July at Trew Art,
you’ll find a wealth of inspiring and calming
art, exploring themes of reflection, family,
nature, animals, travel and down-to-earth
words. Artists featured will include Damien
Hirst, Amber Goldhammer, Doug Hyde,
and The Connor Brothers (the artists
behind the pictured It Is What It Is 23x33”
limited edition £1,495).
trewart.com
5. Under The Rainbow Events’
Summer Exhibition
Tue 16 May – Mon 19 June (11am-8pm
Mon-Sat & 11am-5pm Sun)
Lower Rose Gallery, Bluewater,
Greenhithe, Kent DA9 9SB
This summery event promises to showcase
both professional and emerging talent
from across the UK, including Wealden
Times Fairs favourite Cathy McClymont
(pictured). Alongside over 60 exhibiting
artists, there will be displays from local
schools and community projects, as well
as donated artwork for sale in support of
My Shining Star – a local charity which
supports families of children with cancer.
All artwork is for sale and available to
take away on the day.
utrevents.co.uk
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